Social Work, inpatient Med/Surg

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel LAhey Health is seeking a full-time clinical Social Worker for a new inpatient med/surg satellite unit at New England Baptist Hospital. The role involves providing a range of clinical social work services as part of a multidisciplinary team, using brief counseling to support adjustment to illness and patient engagement in treatment.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab and case management to facilitate transitions to appropriate care levels and optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.
• Experience with computer systems including web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support emotional, social, and physical well-being and appropriate use of health care resources.
• Screens and triages patients requesting services or identified for social work evaluation.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning.
• Meets productivity standards set by Social Work leadership and assigned area.
• Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting.
• Documents communication and care in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Offers education on psychosocial issues affecting patient care and ethical considerations.

Skills

MSW

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Seeking a full-time clinical Social Worker to join a new inpatient med/ surg satellite unit based at New England Baptist Hospital to provide a range clinical social work services as part of the multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to utilize brief counseling skills to support adjustment to illness and patient engagement in their treatment. Work closely with physician, nursing, rehab and case management colleagues as well as community-based agencies to help facilitate transition to appropriate level of care and optimize treatment outcomes. Clinical supervision and professional development are provided and highly valued. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital offers continuing education and Social Work Grand Rounds provided virtually.

Job Description: Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical services to patients and families that address personal and environmental issues in order to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate and efficient use of health care resources.
• Screens and triages patients who request service, are referred, or meet screening criteria for identifying patients' needs.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and provides services as indicated.
• Partners with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care planning.
• Meets productivity standards and expectations as set by the leadership in Social Work and the assigned clinical area.
• Provides counseling and psychotherapeutic services appropriate to setting.
• Provides timely and appropriate communication and documentation in the medical record.
• Provides consultation and education regarding psycho-social issues affecting patient care.
• Advises and addresses ethical and risk management issues.
• Presents and/or discusses clinical work in formal and informal settings, multi-disciplinary and clinical rounds and seminars.
• Participates in department or hospital process improvement and CQI efforts as needed.
• Partners with advanced staff on research.
• May presents clinical material and theory at teaching conferences and seminars Staff licensed as an LICSW may supervise staff or student interns and Serves as a content resource for multidisciplinary staff; and mentor/trainer to less experienced staff.
• Encourages an environment of idea sharing and feedback.
• Seeks opportunities and implements goals for own professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant health care and/or human service experience.

Age based Competencies:

• Young adult: 16-30 years
• Middle Age: 31 - 60 years
• Elderly: 61+-.

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range: $69,971.20 USD - $113,006.40 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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